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Unique Best Places- Best Place To Picnic
UNCONVENTIONAL & UNEXPECTED
What’s not to love about New Hampshire? From the rolling hillsides to the glorious mountaintops to the dense forests and powerful ocean, we Granite Staters know that New Hampshire truly has it all. This year for “Best Places,” we’re going off the beaten path and focusing on the unique places and activities that our state has to offer.
New Hampshire is anything but conventional, which is why we’re highlighting the unexpected twists of our state. From bogs to birds, to rage rooms, comedy clubs, cocktails and mocktails and more, we’re challenging you to get outside and explore New Hampshire, with all the delightfully surprising twists and turns it has to offer.
BY EMILY REILY, ELISA GONZALES VERDI & EMILY HEIDT
BEST PLACES TO PICNIC
Yogi Bear approved, these spots across the Granite State are perfect for a picnic. You’ll be sure to enjoy all of the beautiful scenery while snacking on a packed meal. Just remember to carry in and carry out!
Rainbow Falls, Plymouth
This 1.6-mile round-trip trail loop is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful stroll through scenic woods. Open year-round, this hike is family-friendly and ideal for enjoying a scenic picnic lunch at the gorgeous Rainbow Falls. The falls are about halfway along the trail, and the trail is part of the Walter-Newton Conservation Area. Enjoy pausing at one of the trailside benches and watching the rushing water pour over a granite face while refueling with a packed snack or lunch. nhfamilyhikes.com
White Lake State Park, Tamworth
If you’re looking to picnic following a fun day outdoors, make sure to check out White Lake State Park. Located in Tamworth, the park is set alongside the shores of White Lake, a glacial body of water in the heart of the Lakes Region. With a gorgeous lakeside picnic area, White Lake State Park is the perfect spot to enjoy a full day in the sun.
Tarbin Gardens, Franklin
Make sure to mark your calendars for Tarbin Gardens’ opening day in June. This tranquil 5-acre English garden is the perfect spot for a picnic surrounded by lush, gorgeous greenery and beautiful flowers. Tarbin Gardens features gorgeous greenhouses, ponds and animals, and will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. This escape into nature is perfect for a peaceful picnic outing, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. tarbingardens.com
Insider’s Picks for Thrifting
Whether you want to find some shorts for summer, are interested in shopping more sustainably or you’re trying to explore your personal style, thrifting is the perfect opportunity to find quality pieces that you’ll reach for years. We enlisted New Hampshire Magazine’s fashion editor, Chloe Barcelou, to divulge one of her own most-guarded secrets: Her list of the thrift spots that fuel her own fashion needs and that supply her with the couture, shoes, accessories and bargain-basement sales items that she relies on to compose her fashion features.
LISTEN Thrift Store & Donation Center, Lebanon and Canaan
Each store features a variety of men’s and women’s clothing, kids clothing and toys, linens, shoes and more. listencs.org
M&C Clothing & Gifts, Amherst
This shop is a community for people to reduce, repurpose, reuse, recycle and rethink. Shop online or in-store for a range of items that fit any closet. mcclothingandgifts.com
Lucky Dog Thrift Shop, Nashua
A bargain hunter’s paradise, this store offers a variety of high-quality secondhand goods. Not only that, but it is the fundraising headquarters for the nonprofit, Tails To Freedom Inc., where 100 percent of their profits benefit animals and the earth. luckydogthriftshop.com
Lilise Designer Resale, Concord
Shop local and save money while you make an impact. Skip the mall and keep the brands and styles you love (and even get some personal styling if you’d like). liliseresale.com
Second Generation Thrift Shop, Greenland
Shopping here is not only fun (with many hidden gems), but it is a great way to give back to the community. 100% of proceeds support New Generation’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness for local mothers and children. newgennh.org
